Quote Originally Posted by Tfpets View Post
The "thermostat"plugs into the wall, the heat pad plugs into the thermostat, the thermostat has a probe you will attach to the bottom of the tank above the heat pad. The heat pad will be attached to the bottom of the tank from the outside. The thermostat does not go in the tank. The thermostat will turn the pad on and off to keep the temperature.
Thank you. Sorry for asking what's probably a simple question. I just got some bad tips to start with so I'm trying to get it all corrected now. This site has definitely helped. Thanks again.